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    In 1963, a man found a mysterious room behind a wall in his home that lead to a huge underground city that once housed up to 20,000 people, complete with schools, livestock pens, and food stores, dating back over a millennium.
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    Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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    France's capital Paris means "the working people".
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    Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur means "Muddy River"
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    In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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    In major cities like Brooklyn and London, there are fake townhouses that hide subterranean chimney vents, emergency subway exits, and more. Camouflaged in plain sight, they normally go unnoticed within their architectural surroundings.
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    Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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    Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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